US Bridges

Nfa 1332 (sa 1310) over Little Sycamore Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Tennessee · 2 M NW of US25E-SR33 Jct. · Structure no. 13S23520003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
806
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1332 (sa 1310) over Little Sycamore Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1332 (sa 1310) over Little Sycamore Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 806 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,448 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1332 (sa 1310)
CrossesLittle Sycamore Creek
Location2 M NW of US25E-SR33 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 1332
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.43568, -83.52255
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic806 (2021)
Projected traffic1,448 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$331,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1332 (sa 1310) over Little Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1332 (sa 1310) over Little Sycamore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1332 (sa 1310) over Little Sycamore Creek carry?

About 806 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1332 (sa 1310) over Little Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1332 (sa 1310) over Little Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.